Healthcare Workforce Blog

What issues are impacting the cost and value of healthcare? How are healthcare innovation and reform driving change? AMN healthcare blog is dedicated to sharing the vision and ideas of top healthcare thought leaders across the United States, providing insight into what these leaders are doing to manage today’s most pressing healthcare trends and issues.

Whenever I hear the latest news about healthcare, which is pretty much all the time, I think about how it will affect healthcare jobs. Considering that jobs and the economy are the top concerns of Americans, it stands to reason that political leaders would be thinking the same thing. Yet, I never hear healthcare jobs discussed in the national healthcare debate.

Holidays are defined by BBQs and beaches, and a break from the stresses of everyday life. Unfortunately, they can also be a time of increased illnesses and accidents, putting pressure on families, friends and the healthcare community that is working around the clock to ensure Americans enjoy their vacation plans. Marcia Faller, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer at AMN Healthcare, a leader in healthcare workforce solutions, understands how urgent care or ER patient visits can change dramatically during a holiday weekend. In preparation for holiday celebrations, Dr. Faller is offering 3 tips to make this July 4th the highlight of everyone’s summer